No Pests in the Office!

On October 24, 2014, in Office area, by admin
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63-no-pestsJust imagine the situation when you work at your desk and see or hear this unpleasant sound of a bug. It doesn’t matter who it is, it is AWFUL! Even to offices that seem ultra-clean these ugly pests can penetrate.

According to the National Pests Management Association, the most common pests at the offices are cockroaches, mice and bedbugs. There are several tips below that will help you to get rid of these persistent pests and will never allow them to come back.

Where to Start?

First of all, you or your cleaning crew should identify the most common areas for pests. Trashcans and kitchens are the most common areas because there is food.

The next step is cleaning. Your cleaning crew should conduct regular and thorough cleanings. Make sure, they know that they need to dust and sanitize regularly. As for the employees, they need to remember to keep food in containers.

The trash from the kitchen, or other trashcans that may contain food should be thrown away daily. Remember to cover all the trashcans.

In the kitchen, any spills or stains should be wiped away immediately.

Office pests is a problem not for one person, everybody should work hard to resolve it. That’s why it is important to talk to your employees. Some of the pests are brought to the offices by humans, bedbugs, for example. Encourage your coworkers to inspect their personal apartments and homes.

If your office suffers from insects, you can use special pesticides, but apply it locally and at the end of the day.

Of course, the best way is to call a professional exterminator. No one wants to deal with pests, only professionals know the best way of killing them.

 

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Control the Main Spots in the Office

On September 6, 2014, in Office area, by admin
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 58-main-spots-in-officeOffice areas have thousands of different places and spots that should be controlled by a janitorial company. What are the spots that may be really important for offices and its’ visitors?

One of the main parts of the office which require a lot of attention are restrooms. It is one of the hardest things to clean and to keep clean. That’s why it is very important to use the help of the professional cleaning companies, who pay special attention to the proper and appropriate cleaning.

Make sure that your janitorial company cleans every part of the toilet, including the seat (it very importance for the health of your customers and employees), clean the sink and remove the trash from the trash cans, clean the mirrors and replace soaps and other items, as well as deodorize the entire room.

The most popular areas are the other important aspect in keeping your office clean and shiny. The reception desk and all the areas around should be dusted properly and no odor should be present, unless it’s a pleasant one.

For many offices it is very important to have cleaning crew after work hours. The common office services should include vacuuming and sweeping of the floors, sanitizing of the areas, which are commonly used and touched by a great number of people, emptying the trash cans and replacing the bags.

Clean office can enlarge the sales, increase the efficiency and be the face of your company. Choose our company and we will gladly help you.

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Color Therapy for Your Office

On August 19, 2014, in Office area, Organizing tips, by admin
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57-color-therapyManagers of different companies try as hard as possible to increase the productivity level of their employees. They keep their office clean, have different kinds of time-management trainings for employees, etc. But very often easy actions can increase working efficiency and productivity.

One of such things is color therapy. Believe it or not the right color in the office can influence employees’ productivity.

Here are basic tips for those who decided to use color therapy as a method of boosting energy and working efficiency.

BLUE

Blue is not the perfect color for your office. If you paint all the walls in your office in blue, it will keep you breathless. Be careful with this color, even if it is your favorite. Blue is perfect for making accents. You can paint one wall in blue or balace it with other colors.

GREEN

Green is considered to be one of the perfect colors for office walls. It is also pairs greatly with most of the colors, doesn’t matter whether they are cool or warm. A room painted in green feels very natural, especially if wooden furniture or accessories are present there. Green color energizes and revitalizes.

BROWN

If you choose brown, be ready to have a smaller office, because brown makes space feel smaller. Brown may be chosen for those offices that have lots of artwork on the walls. It makes a perfect background for them. Brown is considered to be a neutral color, that’s why it doesn’t have a lot in common with your mood. It helps bright details to stand out.

LAVENDER

Lavender may be chosen by women for sure, but men should consider this color for the office walls also. Lavender color helps to camp your senses down and it pair greatly with yellow, white or grey. If you have lots of stress at work, lavender is great for your walls.

RED

Red is good if the color is not intense and slightly toned down. Such kind of red is perfect for conference rooms and the rooms where lots of communication and interaction takes place.

YELLOW

If you are looking for real high productivity and efficiency, yellow is for you. This color is perfect for workaholics. It also pairs greatly with most of the colors. Dark accessories can be used for making it calming.

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Organization Tips That Really Work

On July 18, 2014, in Organizing tips, by admin
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55-organization-tipsThere are hundreds of tips that promise to make your organization process in the office easier. Do all of them really help? Today we are glad to share real organization tips that work

  • Maximize Wall Space

You can do it by using special shelves. Also there are different kinds of furniture that help to organize your walls and rooms.

  • One organizational task every day

No matter how tired you are and no matter how desperately you want to go home, experts recommend performing one organizational task daily. You can clean your table or organize papers, delete unnecessary information on your computer, etc.

  • Mail should be opened over the recycling bin

This will help you to get rid of junk immediately.

  • Clean your cabinet like you are moving to a new office

Experts say that this idea will help to declutter your cabinet, because you will only choose those things that are really needed and important.

 

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How to Make a Meeting Room Comfortable?

On March 7, 2014, in Office area, by admin
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41-comfortable-meeting-roomIn 2005, Microsoft Company completed a survey, which showed interesting results about personal productivity in the office. 71% of the office workers, who spend an average of six hours at the office, said that their meetings are unproductive.

What should be done to make an office meeting room comfortable and functional?

Let’s start with the most important things: Tables and chairs

It should be said that table and chairs in the meeting room is considered to be a center. Here are several tips for arranging your conference furniture.

Round tables are ideal for meetings, because every worker has equal opportunities with the others for idea contributions. Long rectangular tables are perfect for meetings where there will be people who will make the decision.

We live in the times of new technologies, and offices should also be equipped with everything needed.

This high-tech equipment will help you to increase creativity and cooperation. Your modern conference room should have a projector with a screen. If you think about saving money of course you may choose a usual board. Then it is great to have conference phones that will help you to hold conference calls

Easel pads are also important. Many office workers prefer to mark ideas on an easel and then take it back to the office and work on the ideas.

Don’t forget about a wall calendar, which will help to plan during meetings and set realistic deadlines for your projects.

Now let’s say several words about the color of the walls. Scientists say that yellow color promotes concentration; blue color promotes relaxation and agreeability. Do not use grey color, because it promotes negativity; red color promotes aggression and conflict.

The other important thing is lightning. It would be great if your conference room will have windows, because natural light keeps people awake.

And of course, keep your conference room clean. Our janitorial company will gladly help you with all the cleaning around your office. We propose best quality and affordable prices.

 

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Hand Sanitizer at Work? Do We Need It?

On January 31, 2014, in Office area, by admin
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36-hand-sanitizer-at-workExperts say that offices tend to have much more germs than other territories. What are the dirtiest things at the office? The answer is easy…the phone, computer and your desk. Scientists say that there are 400 times more bacteria on your desk than on an average toilet seat.

So, do we need a hand sanitizer at work?

YES, we need it.

Hand sanitizer at work will help you to get rid of bacteria, but you also need to remember that you need to wash your hands as often as possible and disinfect your workplace, telephone and computer with special disinfecting wipes.

It is recommended to keep a bottle with hand sanitizer on your desk.

Also place several bottles in public areas, kitchen (if you have one) and in a break room. If there is a special phone or other equipment in your office that is used by many people, place hand sanitizers near them too.

It is not recommended placing hand sanitizer in the restroom, because employees may substitute washing hands by using sanitizer. You need to remember that some bacteria cannot be killed by hand sanitizer that is why it is highly recommended washing the hands as often as possible, especially when the flue season starts.

Be healthy and take care!

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Stay Away from Flu at Workplace

On October 31, 2013, in Public cleaning, by admin
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28-stay-away-from-fluCold and flu season is coming. What has your company done to keep the employees safe from flu? Does your commercial cleaning company use the special techniques to keep the environment flu-free?

Public place is a very germy place. Germs are easily transmitted from one person to the other very easily, so your commercial cleaning company should provide the germ-free environment.

Just think about all the surfaces that are found in the office and are used by many employees. There are a great number of surfaces that should be disinfected, but nobody even wipes them down.

This is the mistake of your commercial cleaning company.

Of course, it a good idea to have a commercial cleaning company to look after the cleanness in your office. But you need to choose the ones that will not only clean the floors and the mirrors, but those who will perfectly clean and disinfect all the surfaces in your office.

During cold and flue season your cleaning crew should prevent such bacteria like staphylococcus, streptococcus and E.coli, cold and flu viruses using new bacteria fighting techniques and practices.

If a commercial cleaning crew uses green products to clean the office, it’s even better, because it will help to avoid allergies and other health diseases. Your employees will surely thank you.

If you are looking for a good janitorial company in Seattle, our crew will be ready to provide the full range of cleaning services for you. If you have any questions, just give us a call.

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Hiding Places for Germs in the Office

On October 16, 2013, in Office area, by admin
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23-hiding-places-for-germsOf course, you won’t be able to create a completely germ-free surrounding for you, especially in the office. But experts recommend to be aware and to avoid the places in the office where the most germs and bacteria are accumulated.

  • Computer keyboard and computer mouse

The reason, why a keyboard and a mouse are the dirtiest things, is simple, people just forget or don’t know how to clean them. You need to remember that you need to clean your keyboard and a mouse at least at the end of every week or it’s better to do on Monday before starting your work. Disinfect them using special wipes.

  • Your desk

Lots of things that you keep on your desk may be a haven for germs. What should be done? The answer is simple – CLEAN IT! Again use special disinfecting wipes. Experts recommend cleaning your desk as often as possible.

  • Door handles

Door handles or knobs act as magnets for germs and bacteria. Ask a cleaning crew to disinfect and clean not only the door handles but also doorframes of your office.

  • Phone

Of course, office workers talk a lot on the phone. Studies show that more that 25, 127 germs and bacteria per square inch can be found on the average office phone receiver. Be sure to disinfect your phone as soon as you finish reading this article.

  • Copy Machine

You need to remember that lots of people use it and all of them leave bacteria and germs on the buttons of a copier. In order to avoid getting sick wear plastic gloves. Ridiculous? Yes…So, what should we do? After using shared office equipment wash your hands with soap and warm water.

Be healthy and think about your safety even at work!

 

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Estimation of the Cost of Office Cleaning Services

On September 24, 2013, in Cleaning contracts, by admin
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13-estimation-of-costsIt’s not a secret that any office area should look nice and clean in order to be successful and appealing to the clients. Today experts from our company will help you to understand how to evaluate the cost of these commercial cleaning services. If you have any questions, we would love to answer them, just contact us.

First of all you need to determine the square footage amount that should be cleaned.

And then you need to determine the tasks that should be done daily, weekly or monthly by the cleaning company. For example, basic tasks may include window washing, vacuuming, cleaning of the restrooms, washing the walls, washing the doors, dusting, cleaning of the desks, chairs and reception area. The price for these services will vary in different companies. Look through the internet to find out how much the companies ask for such type of cleaning.

Write down all the tasks that need to be performed by the commercial cleaning company. It will take you more than one day, because it’s impossible to remember all the tasks that should be done.

And now it’s time to select a cleaning company. Search for a company through special services on the web, ask your friends if they can advise you a good company. And, of course, conduct as much interviews as possible. Be sure to explain to them all the tasks and your requirements, explain how often you expect them to come. Name your price and wait for their reaction, also be sure to ask how much they charge for performing extra tasks. Be sure to keep in mind your budget that is affordable.

Good luck in choosing the company that will suit you and meet all your desires and requirements!

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Easy Ways to Green Your Office

On September 17, 2013, in Green cleaning, by admin
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11-easy-ways-to-green-officeThe world changes a lot, more and more organizations and businesses think of how to make their office eco-friendly and green.

·         The main thing you can do in your office is to make your air green by placing a lot of green plants around the office.

·         While cleaning ask your commercial cleaning company to use eco-friendly supplies. These products will still work as great disinfectants, but they are friendly towards the environment.

·         Turn off all the equipment at the end of the day, or turn off all the equipment that is unused by the workers.

·         Use e-mails more than usual mail and this will save paper.

·         All the papers that you use should be double-sided. All the printing or copying should be double-sided.

·         Office paper is something that is recyclable, but most of the paper is wasted. Reduction of the waste is cost-effective, even more than recycling.

·         Remember that color printing uses more ink than black and white printing.

·         Paper clips that are made of the aluminum are considered to be recyclable. So use them more often than staples.

·         Your screen saver uses extra energy when you stay away from your computer. Use the function “sleep or hibernate” if you are away from the computer for more than 10-15 minutes.

·         When you leave your desk or office, turn off the lights. It is very important to save the energy.

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